Monthly Archives: May 2012

Today was an amazing ‘touring’ day within Panama City! Four of us went into the city, and all in one day visited a Kuna Market, Panama City Fish Market, Amador Causeway, Casco Viejo, the Hard Rock Hotel (for a martini … Continue reading →

These are baby coconuts! Coconuts are one of my favourite foods here in Panama. Fresh, raw coconut is an excellent immediate source of energy and actually improves your digestion. It is great for your heart, is high in dietary fiber, … Continue reading →

This is culantro – a cousin to cilantro, but culantro livess in Panama and cilantro does not (or at least I haven’t found any yet). Culantro tastes almost exactly the same as its cousin, but looks very different. I think … Continue reading →

This is a favorite stop of ours (and many others) along the highway when we are in need of a quick snack, and is along the highway just outside of Gorgona, Panama. Queso Mili is a great place to stop … Continue reading →

This afternoon I had the pleasure of having a sneak peak of a new restaurant here in Coronado, Panama called “Mexico Lindo”. This handsome sombrero and blanket hang on the wall at the entrance to the restaurant. We were offered … Continue reading →

I was lucky enough to be reading a blog a month or so ago, and found out that the name of the flowers we have growing wild in our garden is Mexican Petunias. They drop their petals every afternoon, and … Continue reading →

This little guy with the big funny ears came in our yard for a visit yesterday, and for some play time with Jackie. Jack was delighted, and they excitedly ran around the yard chasing each other. He followed us on … Continue reading →